When the Bough Breaks (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film
Released in 1971, When the Bough Breaks is a drama film directed by James Ferman, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. NSPCC social worker Margaret Ashdown is given the case of investigating into the Gosse family, when the young mother, Sheila, is unable to explain her baby's fractured skull at the hospital. She discovers the family live in poverty and ignorance, and have a tradition of instability.
Who’s in it. When the Bough Breaks stars Hannah Gordon as Margaret Ashdown, Cheryl Kennedy as Sheila Gosse, Neil McCarthy as Eddie Gosse and Donald Burton as Dr. Cunningham, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch When the Bough Breaks page.
If you liked it. Fans of When the Bough Breaks tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch When the Bough Breaks (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for When the Bough Breaks change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in When the Bough Breaks?
- When the Bough Breaks stars Hannah Gordon, Cheryl Kennedy, Neil McCarthy, Donald Burton and Edith MacArthur.
- When was When the Bough Breaks released?
- When the Bough Breaks was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.